I went to Rome for several days, part of a pilgrimage for the beatification of the founder of Opus Dei, Father Jose Maria Escriva. I went to St. Peter's everyday. Also, I had a compatriot accompany me to the sites--- like the Spanish Steps, bought a lot of rosaries and statues for gift for my mom. I also ate gelato---the Italian ice cream.. I don't like their pizza. I didn't do as the Romans do---like drive their fashionable cars that were oh so dusty. But I guess I did what they do normally----drink water from the public faucets which can be found everywhere in Rome. water spouting for free....and clean, potable water.
2007-01-27 01:37:27
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answered by chelsea 3
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Yes, I was in Rome and I ate spaghetti (which I guess the Romans do also), visited the Vatican City and went onto the roof of St. Peters and took a picture of the pope's TV antenna (which I guess most Romans do NOT do). PS: I didn't like the spaghetti, I prefer the version I get in New York.
2007-01-26 17:34:48
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answered by gosh137 6
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Been to Rome once a year for 6 years now. I love it!
Well, I didn't wear a toga, and I didn't watch gladiators and animals rip eachother to pieces!
But I certainly ate at places that appeared to be full of Italians, not tourists, walked or took the bus everywhere (not taxis), learnt some Italian before I went and had a fantastic time!
It's a fantastic city, and the people are lovely.
2007-01-26 17:32:35
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answered by emsr2d2 4
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Yes and No. I was there less than a week,so I didn't start to cross the streets by walking out into the traffic as I saw locals do. I did partake of the local cuisine and travel by crowded Roman buses as their Metro was still being dug.
2007-01-26 17:36:45
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answered by jcha 3
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Yes and No
2007-01-26 17:31:31
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answered by cotoneaster 4
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yup.....drove around on a scooter like a maniac and ate lots of pasta, also walked around with my sunglasses on my head!
2007-01-26 17:33:23
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answered by spawn_of_cookie_monster 3
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Yes &b no- I was there for five days - ate the food, but no orgies
2007-01-26 21:27:38
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answered by Anonymous
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No, but I probably would if I ever do go.
2007-01-26 17:30:57
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answered by Got rice? 3
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